As it stands, so-called medical errors are currently the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, it’s estimated that at least…
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Report: Surgical Errors Are Often Hidden from Patients
Imagine this — you undergo a common medical procedure. Upon waking, the surgeon says “everything went well.” Great, right? Well, perhaps not. According to a…
California Issues $17 Million in Medical Error Fines but the Problem Is Worse Than Ever
Lurking just behind heart disease and cancer, the 3rd leading killer of Americans isn’t a disease, but the medical field itself. Recent reports suggest that…
Medical Malpractice Shrouded in Hospital Secrecy
After last month’s bombshell report from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America – accounting…
10,000 Malpractice Lawsuits Now Help Doctors Improve Safety and Training
There’s a reason they say that doctors “practice” medicine: they’re only human and not immune to making mistakes. Unfortunately, the mistakes that do occur can…
Study Finds Medical Errors Number 3 Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
If you’re sick or injured, it’s common sense that you would go to the doctor’s to take the first step toward healing and getting better,…
Report: Medical Boards Are Protecting Doctors at the Expense of Patient Safety
Should you have the right to know whether your doctor is or has been on probation? More specifically, if you were to discover that your…
Boston Globe: Surgeons Double-Booked to Cut Costs at Nation’s Hospitals
Picture this: You’re in the hospital about to undergo a risky surgery. The nurse places a breathing mask over your mouth and nose and asks…
Learn about National Cerebral Palsy Month and Get Involved
Though the original Cerebral Palsy month occurred in January of 1985 by proclamation of President Ronald Reagan, we now celebrate Cerebral Palsy Awareness in the…
